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74.1%Acceptance
$47,600Tuition
8,099Students
82%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$75,537Earnings
#20 in OhioPrivate nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalResearch UniversityNCAA Division IStudy AbroadData: 2023-24Roman Catholic

Admissions Details

Acceptance Rate
74.1%
Average SAT
1,261
SAT Range (25th–75th)
1,158–1,363
ACT Composite (avg)
27
Total Enrollment
8,099

Admissions Overview

University of Dayton is less selective with a 74% acceptance rate. Three out of four applicants get admitted, making this a realistic option for most college-bound students. The middle 50% SAT range spans 1158-1363, while the average ACT score is 27. Students don't need perfect test scores to gain admission here. The 89% retention rate suggests accepted students find what they're looking for and stay. Dayton seeks students who value community and want to blend academic rigor with Catholic values. The school particularly welcomes future engineers and students drawn to the unique campus culture where upperclassmen live in the student neighborhood houses.